Bears
| 09/26/25 vs Glenn Hills | 49 |
| 08/22/25 @ Cross Creek | 44 |
| 10/10/25 vs Josey | 40 |
| 10/24/25 @ Butler | 38 |
| 11/14/25 vs Sonoraville | 36 |
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Burke County had no problem doing just that on Friday. They really took it to the Sonoraville Phoenix for the full four quarters, racking up a 57-21 win. The result was nothing new for the Bears, who have now won six contests by 25 points or more so far this season.
Burke County's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sean Vandiver, who rushed for 85 yards and one TD on only six carries, and also threw for 136 yards and a pair of touchdowns on perfect 5-for-5 passing. That's the most passing yards Vandiver has posted since back in August. Landen Wright was in the mix too, providing Burke County with two scores.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Burke County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 450 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Several Phoenix players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Chaz Pate, who threw for 339 yards and three touchdowns. Langston Butler was Pate's top target, picking up 139 receiving yards and one TD.
Burke County's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 43.8 points over those games. As for Sonoraville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Burke County didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 48-21 win against Columbia on the 21st. Sonoraville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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